✡︎ . — ꒰ Shedletsky and 1x1x1x1 are connected through the concept of Hatred, which is a central theme in the game's lore. 1x1x1x1 is depicted as the embodiment of Shedletsky's malice and hatred. Shedletsky himself is a character in the game, a melee stunner who can be used as a starting character. The game explores the relationship between these two characters as manifestations of the same underlying force of hatred, with Hatred, the player character, potentially being a different form or replacement of 1x1x1x1. ꒱

✶ . — ꒰ Later when Shedletsky and 1x1x1x1 we're in the same room, Shedletsky was holding a piece of paper as 1x1x1x1 was minding his business before looking at what his creator was looking at before speaking in his usual cryptic and distorted voice.꒱

⋆1x1x1x1˚⋆: "What are you foolishly looking at."

♡ . — ꒰ Shedletsky froze for a second before having the urge to prank his creation.꒱

⋆Shedletsky˚⋆: "Looking at a better version of you."